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150 Activities For Bored Dogs: Surefire Ways to Keep Your Dog Active and Happy

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I loved reading this book and Sue Owens Wright's sense of humor kept me turning the pages. She's got SO many great ideas! This book isn't just for 'bored dogs' it's for anyone who owns a dog or anyone who is thinking of getting a dog. This may be a non-fiction, how-to type-book but it read like a fiction book ... it really flowed and I didn't want to put it down. With most non-fiction books I go back and forth reading here and there in the book looking for specific things. With this book I wanted to read every page. It's not often you find a non-fiction book that's this fun to read. This book appeals to people who have had dogs all their lives as well as people who are new to the idea of getting a dog. The first half of the book gives information about dogs, why they do the things they do, information on dog ownership etc (as well as boredom-busting ideas). The second half of the book is filled to the brim with ideas on keeping your dog occupied (when alone, when your with them, and when other animals are around). While reading the book I had some "Duh!, why didn't I think of that?" moments, some "Hey!, I do that!" moments, and of course there was lots of "I've got to do that!" thoughts.

You won't be bored reading the book and your dog will be thrilled you read it!

To be honest I bought this book b/c it was in the bargain section of books under $5 and I needed a few more bucks to qualify for free shipping.

I have a basinji/terrier mix and he's really hyper so I'm always open to fun ideas for him. This book unfortunately didn't offer that.

The first half is like reading an Animal Planet documentary on dogs. Delving into scientific findings and info. Interesting for the owner, but not really the point of the book, which is why we all bought it.

Once we get to the recommendations they're all kind of short. It's divided into sections for solo dog play, dog and owner play, and multiple dog play. A large majority of them are common sense ideas we have all exhausted to death anyways- nothing new to introduce to the scene. Multiple dog play isn't for all people b/c some only have one dog and aren't open or comfortable with their dogs playing with others.

Lastly, a lot are just plain out there. Like another reviewer said- a doggy sleepover? Really? Who would do that? Some are really expensive and would create great messes like having your dog paint a picture w/ his tail.

One really ridiculous recommendation came from the author's experience with her dog. Apparently they play "frisbee" with a bagel every morning. She rolls the bagel, her dog grabs it and THROWS it back to her. Eventually, when they're tired out, the dog gets to keep and eat the bagel.

I don't know about you, but I'm willing to guess that 99.9% of household dogs would not know how to whip a bagel back to their owner and many wouldn't b/c they would start eating it right away, lacking the self discipline to start a game like that. Devoting 365 bagels to a dog a year is a really expensive doggie treat and probably not the healthiest snack either.

I really wouldn't recommend this book. It's not what you expect and doesn't give any ideas for a real person with a real dog to do. Unless you are willing to devote hours setting up a doggie olympics or other over the top events just use your own common sense thinking of ideas for the dog.

95 of the 207 pages talk about dogs in general, just like any other dog book.
The "activities" are mostly ridiculous like "go see a pup psychic".
I would not recommend this book.

I thought this would have some neat ideas to entertain my dog, however the ideas were more for bored owners than bored dogs. Some ideas were lame, like having a doggy sleepover party. The book was only mildly entertaining because of the author's witty, yet annoying attempts at humor.

I just got this book, and i loved it, because it help me understand a lot of things about my loved dog behaviour.
It is funny, very easy to read and understand. Although i have had dogs all my life, i did not know much of the stuff that Sue explains so amusingly.

I have a Yorkie Terrier.. This is not a helpful book for me.
I don't recommend it. Common sense is your best guide.

150 Activities for Bored Dogs: Surefire Ways to Keep Your Dog Active and Happy

The first half of the book is a quickie dog history, training, raising, and so forth. The way it's wrote is very funny.

I'll admit, it wasn't very helpful with my dogs. They have fighting problems. This didn't help with that or with learning tricks. But I'm very glad I bought it. I was getting very depressed with my lack of success at finding dog training books that I could understand. This was such a fun read, with such funny puns, I really enjoyed it. I got a lot of chuckles out of it.

Just as a feel good book, I loved it. Some of the games are fun, some are silly, some are stupid, but enough are listed that you can at least find one your dog and you will enjoy together.

The book was not what I expected. Some interesting info, but little help with a bored dog!